paid parental leave

‘Latte Dads’ are the latest Swedish parenting phenomenon — and American moms are extremely jealous: ‘Ridiculously hot’

by
‘Latte Dads’ are the latest Swedish parenting phenomenon — and American moms are extremely jealous: ‘Ridiculously hot’

Swedish dads are taking paternity leave — and turning up the heat. Meet the Nordic nation’s so-called ‘latte dads’ — stroller-pushing, baby-wearing hunks who spend their days on generous paid time off benefits sipping coffee in cafes, chatting about diaper rash, and somehow looking like H&M models while doing it. “One of the things that … Read more

New dads who take paternity leave less likely to suffer alcohol abuse: study

by
New dads who take paternity leave less likely to suffer alcohol abuse: study

Welcoming an infant can be an overwhelmingly daunting duty, owing to the late-night feedings, constant crying, incessant diaper changes and total lack of sleep. The unprecedented pressures of parenting have even prompted a few frazzled and fatigued first-time fathers to drink themselves sick.  However, an October 2023 study from the Department of Public Health Sciences … Read more